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While on Denali Backcountry Adventure, do visitors have a chance to get off the bus and take some pictures at some vista points?

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Denali Backcountry Adventure

Denali Backcountry Adventure is one of the most complete full day trips into Denali National Park. It is fully narrated day trip that will take the guests from the park entrance to the very end of the park road. The park road literally ends at Denali Backcountry Lodge, where guests will spend about two and half hours, having full buffet lunch and get into activities such as gold panning or guided botanical walk in the Kantishna area.

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What are some other interesting Alaskan Animals?

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Q: My family is traveling to Alaska next summer (2011) and we’re interested in seeing some Alaskan animals other than the usual Bear, Moose, Caribou etc.  Do you have any Suggestions?

A: We have a lot of interesting bird species, Golden Eagles are a beautiful example. So are the sea mammals that litter our coasts.  A great place to see those are in Seward at the Alaska Sealife Center.  They have sea lions, baby otters, octopus and a massive variety of other unexpected Alaskan wildlife.  Another option is the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.  They have the regular Moose, Caribou, and bears but they also have some surprises.  They have Lynx, Bison, and Musk Ox!  There is also the Alaska Zoo, in Anchorage.  The zoo hosts Polar Bears, wolves, llamas, moose, birds of prey, and even Snow Leopards!

When can I go bear viewing?

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Q: Can I view bears in April? When is the best time to go on a tour?

A: Bears in Alaska typically emerge in late April or early May.  As the beginning of April can still be pretty cold, the bears stay nice and cozy until the weather warms up.  The best time to view bears is between May and September when they are most active.